Global Client Blueprint Workshop Helps Aruba’s Professionals Expand Internationally
As Aruba continues to strengthen its position as a competitive international business destination, local professionals and service providers are being encouraged to look beyond the island’s borders and tap into the growing global market for knowledge-based services. To support this ambition, the Department of Economic Affairs, Trade and Industry (DEACI), through its Exprodesk unit, is […]
Call for Proposals: Sustainable Management of Caribbean OCTs’ Natural Capital
The Delegation of the European Union to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean States and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), covering relations with the European Union’s Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), has launched a Call for Proposals under the program “Sustainable Management of Caribbean OCTs’ Natural Capital” (Reference: EuropeAid/186288/DD/ACT/Multi). This funding opportunity aims to […]
Aruba Strengthens Regional Cooperation and Showcases Agricultural Excellence at DC ALFA Conference
Aruba was proudly represented at the recent Dutch Caribbean Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Alliance (DC ALFA) Conference held in St. Maarten, where local farmers and agricultural producers showcased the island’s commitment to strengthening its primary sector and advancing food security. Knowledge Sharing and Agricultural Collaboration The conference provided Aruba’s agricultural entrepreneurs with valuable opportunities to […]
Aruba Reduces Bureaucracy to Strengthen the Primary Sector with New Annual Import Permit Card
The Government of Aruba continues to take concrete steps to strengthen the island’s Primary Sector by reducing bureaucracy and improving efficiency in administrative processes. In a recent announcement, Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and the Primary Sector, Geoffrey Wever, introduced a new annual permit card for commercial producers designed to simplify the import process for […]
Cas Veneranda Reopens: A Milestone for Oranjestad’s Revitalization and Aruba’s Investment Climate
The Government of Aruba officially celebrated the reopening of the newly renovated Cas Veneranda, marking an important milestone in the ongoing revitalization of downtown Oranjestad. The historic building now houses the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry, alongside the Aruba Investment Agency (ARINA), reinforcing the government’s strategy of bringing economic activity and public services […]
Aruba and Wageningen University Sign Letter of Intent to Advance Sustainability
The Government of Aruba has formalized its intention to strengthen strategic collaboration with Wageningen University & Research (WUR), one of the world’s leading research institutions in sustainability, environmental management, and food production. This initiative builds on more than ten years of successful cooperation between Aruba and WUR and marks an important milestone in the Government’s ambition […]
Refineria di Aruba Launches International RFP for its Oil Storage Terminal
Refineria di Aruba N.V. (RdA) has officially announced the launch of an international Request for Proposal (RFP) for the strategic lease and operation of its transshipment and storage terminal located at Mondi Lora in the Zeewijk area. This initiative marks a significant step in RdA’s broader strategy to revitalize Aruba’s energy infrastructure and position the […]
Aruba’s Credit Rating Upgraded to ‘A-’: A Strong Signal for Investors
Aruba has reached a new milestone in its economic development, as S&P Global Ratings upgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating from ‘BBB+’ to ‘A-’. This achievement reflects continued improvements in fiscal management, economic resilience, and long-term growth prospects. As a result, Aruba now stands firmly within the upper tier of investment-grade economies, sending a powerful […]
Aruba Strengthens Consumer Protection Framework with New Law
On March 15, 2026, coinciding with World Consumer Rights Day, Aruba officially enacted the Consumer Protection Enforcement Ordinance (Landsverordening bestuursrechterlijke handhaving consumentenbescherming), marking an important step toward strengthening transparency and fairness in the local marketplace. The law was announced by Geoffrey Wever, Aruba’s Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Primary Sector, and forms part of […]
Oranjestad Investors Launch OBIZ to Drive the Development of Aruba’s Capital
Oranjestad investors have taken a major step toward revitalizing Aruba’s capital with the creation of the Oranjestad Business Investment Zone (OBIZ). The initiative follows the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Government of Aruba and the Oranjestad Investors Group (OIG), signaling a shared commitment to support the future development of downtown Oranjestad. OBIZ […]
